CVE-2025-5335: Autodesk Installer · Untrusted Search Path
Affects Autodesk InstallerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Installer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released by Autodesk, organizations should implement specific mitigations to reduce risk: 1) Restrict write permissions on directories included in the installer's search path, especially user-writable locations and the current working directory, to prevent placement of malicious binaries. 2) Use application whitelisting to allow only trusted binaries to execute during installation processes. 3) Educate users to avoid running installers from untrusted locations or sources and to verify installer integrity. 4) Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious process execution and privilege escalation attempts related to the installer. 5) Isolate systems running Autodesk software to limit local access to trusted personnel only. 6) Monitor Autodesk forums and vendor advisories closely for patch releases and apply updates promptly. 7) Consider using Windows security features such as Controlled Folder Access and Windows Defender Application Control to restrict unauthorized binary execution. These targeted mitigations go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling the search path environment and local access controls specific to this vulnerability.
Description
A maliciously crafted binary file when downloaded could lead to escalation of privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM due to an untrusted search path being utilized in the Autodesk Installer application. Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to code execution.